2010 Mercury Mountaineer Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Perhaps because the future of the Mercury brand is uncertain, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer midsize SUV remains unchanged from ’09, when it underwent a marginal upgrade in styling, options, and standard safety offerings. Essentially a refined, somewhat luxurious version of the Ford Explorer, the 2010 Mountaineer offers a somewhat cushier ride and a substantial addition of standard creature comforts. Additionally, a bit more flow in its exterior lines adds a dash of panache to the Mountaineer’s profile.
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is offered in two trims, the Base and Premier, each available with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), which is admirable for wintry weather and mud, but emphatically not intended for off-road driving. The base 2010 Mountaineer is a five-passenger, five-door midsize SUV offering a boatload of standard features, while the Premier trim adds standard, fold-flat third-row seating and the option of a V8 engine, with a six-speed automatic transmission. Both trims offer some 86 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.
Equipped with the standard 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is capable of 210 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque, good for towing up to 5,305 pounds when properly equipped. The EPA estimates 14/20 mpg for the 4.0-liter V6. The 2010 Mountaineer Premier trim also offers an optional 4.6-liter 3V (per cylinder) V8, with an accompanying six-speed automatic that puts out 292 hp and 315 lb-ft of torque, good for towing up to 7,220 pounds of trailer when equipped properly. Curiously, the 4.6-liter V8 gets better mileage than the V6 at 15/21.
Standard appearance, comfort and convenience features for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Base trim include 17-inch alloy wheels, a Class II trailer hitch and wiring, a roof rack, bucket front seats, split-folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a leather-trimmed center console, power everything, including a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise with steering-wheel-mounted controls, and a single-CD player with 80 watts of power and four speakers. Options for the 2010 Mountaineer base trim include third-row seats, heated front seats, a six-way power adjustable passenger seat, satellite radio, Ford’s SYNC hands-free audio and communications system, and a power moonroof.
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier trim adds 18-inch wheels, standard third-row seats, SYNC, dual-zone climate control, satellite radio, and leather upholstery, with options that include, besides the 4.6-liter V8, a DVD-based, voice-activated navigation system, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system featuring a pull-down 8-inch screen.
Safety features offered with the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer include four-wheel disc ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, front side-mounted airbags, newly-standard front and rear side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, and a post-collision safety system.
Owners of the ’09 Mercury Mountaineer cite a somewhat noisy cabin and lackluster mileage figures as downsides, while praising ride comfort, handling, and the elegant styling features of the Mercury Mountaineer.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.55
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 32 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone: voice activated
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class III · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.55
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 650 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 32 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone: voice activated
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class III · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.55
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 650 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: power folding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 32 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition
Third Row Seat
Folding: power folding · Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class III · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.55
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: power folding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 32 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition
Third Row Seat
Folding: power folding · Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
